Thiruvananthapuram:
Ration shops in Kerala would be made more user friendly and the functions of civil supplies department would be made more transparent, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said today.
Government would ensure ration cardholders get their quantum of quality food articles without fail every week, Jacob Jacob, the KC-J nominee, who was sworn in last week told a meet the press organised by Kesari Memorial Journalist Trust.
The Re. one per kg rice scheme would be extended to more categories of people and the main focus of the congress led UDF government was implementation of welfare programmes, he said.
On his impressive victory at Piravom assembly bypoll, Jacob, son of former Minister and KC-J Leader T M Jacob who died in October, said his victory was proof of the success of the UDF government's programmes.
The victory in Piravom was expected and the huge margin of more than 10,000 votes have increased his responsibility, he added.